Tourist Attractions, Tour in Alappuzha

Tourist Season - August to March

Tourist information offices
District Tourism Promotion Council, Tel: 091 - 477 - 2251796,
2253308
Tourist Information Office, Tel: 091 - 477 - 2260722
The Administrative Office, (DTPC) Tel: 091 - 477 - 2253308
Tourist Reception Centre (DTPC) Tel: 091 - 477 - 2251796

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Hotels & Resorts, Hospitals, Ayurveda Centres, Yoga Centres, Festivals

Kuttanad - Rice Bowl of Kerala
This is the one of the places in the world where farming is done below sea level (1.5 -2 metres below sea level). Inland waterways that flow above the land level is an amazing feature of this land. Kuttanad is the heart of the backwaters of Kerala. This beautiful countryside with its waterways also has a rich crop of banana, Cassava and yam.

Pathiramanal (Backwaters)
This little island lies between Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom. Legend states that a young Brahmin dived into the Lake Vembanad to perform his evening ablutions and the water made way for land to rise from below, thus creating this enchanting island of Pathiramanal (Sands of Midnight). This little island is a favourite haunt for hundreds of migratory birds from different parts of the world. It is accessible only by boat.

Nehru Trophy Boat Race
The most wonderful sight in Alappuzha is the Nehru trophy Boat race that is held every year on the second Saturday of August. This was started in 1952 when India's first Prime Minister, Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru, visited Alappuzha, and inaugurated the function in which the gigantic snake boats with over 100 rowers in each raced one another. From then on, year after year, the boat race has grown into Alappuzha`s most important event.

Alappuzha Beach
A famous beach and picnic spot with a children park and boating facilities for entertainment. The old lighthouse also adds to the beauty of this beach and the pier, which extends into the sea is over 137 years old.

QST and R BLOCK Kayal (Backwaters)
These regions are wonders of the agricultural engineering skills of Kerala and remind the tourist of the famous dikes of Holland. Extensive areas of land have been reclaimed from the backwaters and are protected by dikes built around. A leisurely cruise along the canals that surround these kayal's is a memorable experience.

Sea View Park
The Park offers boating facilities and a swimming pool. Krishnapuram palace It was built in the 18th century during the reign of Marthanda Varma, which displays typical characteristics of Kerala architecture. It also has one of the largest mural paintings is the Gajendra Maksham. Krishnapuram Place is situated 47kms from Alappuzha.

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